Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (4a) vs Samsung Galaxy A57
Comparison between Nothing Phone (4a) and Samsung Galaxy A57: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A57, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Camera or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Phone (4a) | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 8.1 | 7.1 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 8.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (4a), if you care about…
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 1,900 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 440 ppi
- against 385 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 50 W
- against 45 W
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Samsung Galaxy A57, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,363,464
- against 1,183,775
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 1680 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Xclipse 550 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.7 GHz | 2.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,183,775 | 1,363,464 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,389 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 4,448 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.7 GHz Cortex-A720, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 1x 2.9 GHz Cortex-A720, 4x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720, and 3x 1.95 GHz Cortex-A520. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,128 | 1,742 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Pink, White, Black, Blue | Black, Grey, Blue, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 8.6 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 161.5 mm |
| Weight | 204.5 g | 179 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 88.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP68 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 0.25 m | 1.5 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 100 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,080 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 63 h Best value | 52 h |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 Best value | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits Best value | 1,900 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi Best value | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 2,500 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Ultra HDR, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 6 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 0.85 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.2 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.7 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.07 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | 5,100 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (4a) | Galaxy A57 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 349 € | — |
| Model numbers | A069 | SM-A576B, SM-A576B/DS, SM-A576Q, SM-A576U1, SM-A576W, SM-A576Z, SM-A5760 |
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